SET: Greeting, series & groups, THE OILETTE SERIES, (G.V. period), Christmas & New Year. Printed in England, various

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logo over RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK; MONTREAL -
PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. THE "OILETTE" SERIES, PRINTED IN ENGLAND
most, perhaps all of these images were also used for postcards. We cross reference when we know titles please send us any you find that we do not record

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AN EVENING GAMBOL rural glade, rabbits below
KGV England
AN EVENING GAMBOL rural glade, rabbits below
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oblong cover & sheet, single folds
inside right top:-"FRIENDSHIP MAKES US A' MAIR HAPPY"
below:-A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU. FROM
image & front title used in in WOODLAND GLADES, Postcard 9549

Artist
HARRY PAYNE
Author
BURNS
Size
8.7 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
CHRISTMASTIDE GREETINGS, Madonna standing with child, adored, 2 angels below
KGV England
CHRISTMASTIDE GREETINGS, Madonna standing with child, adored, 2 angels below
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oblong sheet, single fold
inside missing
same image,different title, THE MADONNA SIXTINA, used on Postcard 9269

Artist
RAPHAEL, SANZIO (signed postcard)
Size
7 x 11.7 cm.
Categories
EVERY GOOD WISH right, purple pansies, above & below inset church by river
KGV England
EVERY GOOD WISH right, purple pansies, above & below inset church by river
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folds
inside right top:-TO WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:--AGAIN CHRISTMAS IS HERE, AND I SEND THIS CARD TO SAY, THAT MY WISH IS MOST SINCERE FOR A VERY HAPPY DAY -- AND A BRIGHT SUCCEEDING YEAR BLEST WITH SUNSHINE ALL THE WAY.
image & front title used in in WOODLAND WALKS , Postcard 1033 & 9359 (signed postcard)
used in 1910

Artist
M. MORRIS
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
9.7 x 11.4 cm.
Categories
FOR AULD LANG SYNE, LOCH ACHRAY below, small boat, one person, another on shore of loch, heatrher & tartan above
KGV England
FOR AULD LANG SYNE, LOCH ACHRAY below, small boat, one person, another on shore of loch, heatrher & tartan above
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folds
inside left:-A RIGHT HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GUID NEW YEAR, FROM
right:-PLUCKED FRAE AFF A SCOTTISH MUIR, BONNIE HEATHER, PURPLE HEATHER, TELL THAT FRIEN'SHIP CAN ENDURE --BONNIE HEATHER, PURPLE HEATHER; ILKA BELL RING MERRILY, RING A MESSAGE OWER THE SEA, NOTES O' LOVE FRAE HAME AN' ME--BONNIE HIGHLAND HEATHER.
image & front title used in in THE TROSSACHS, SERIES V., Postcard 7807

Artist
H.B. WIMBUSH
Author
S.M. FERGUSON.
Size
9.7 x 11.4 cm.
Categories
FRIENDS EVER, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STAFF at top, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT below, car
KGV England
FRIENDS EVER, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STAFF at top, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT below, car
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folds
inside right top:-"FAR OR NEAR TO MEMORY DEAR!"
TO WISH YOU A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
same image,different title used on Postcards 9017 THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STAFF

Size
11.2 x 8.2 cm.
Categories
GLEN GARRY below circular Scottish view of stream over rocks, verse, FOR LUCK tartan & heather
KGV England
GLEN GARRY below circular Scottish view of stream over rocks, verse, FOR LUCK tartan & heather
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greeting from front:-SINCERE GUID WISHES A'THEGETHER I SEND YE WI' THE BONNIE HEATHER.
oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folded
inside left:-A RIGHT HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU. FROM
right:-THERE'S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO SEND GOOD WISHES TO YOU, AND TO SAY HOW I AM HOPING THE FUTURE WILL REVEAL NOUGHT BUT HAPPINESS
same image used as part of Postcards 3276 & 7817

Artist
H.B. WIMBUSH
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
GOOD WISHES below framed inset, man sits sideways on cart-horse & talks to girl with lantern, dog
KGV England
GOOD WISHES below framed inset, man sits sideways on cart-horse & talks to girl with lantern, dog
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oblong cover & sheet secured by thread, single folds
inside right top:-LET HAPPY MEMORIES SPRING TO LIFE AGAIN -- LINKED IN THE LETTERS OF A GOLDEN CHAIN.
below:--A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR TO YOU FROM

Author
S.M. FERGUSON.
Size
8.7 x 11.3 cm.
Categories
GOOD WISHES in gilt below OLIVER TWIST ARRIVES IN LONDON
KGV England
GOOD WISHES in gilt below OLIVER TWIST ARRIVES IN LONDON
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folds
inside first right:-"HAPPINESS AND JOY BE WITH YOU"
second:--REMEMBRANCE AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
same image & title used on Postcard 1350 IN DICKENS LAND

Artist
P. FLETCHER-WATSON
Author
DICKENS
Size
7.2 x 12.5 cm.
Categories
GOOD WISHES in red above dutch child caricatures sitting fishing,TWO MINDS, WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT below
KGV England
GOOD WISHES in red above dutch child caricatures sitting fishing,TWO MINDS, WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT below
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oblong single sheet, single fold
inside right top:- MERRY CHRISTMAS WISHES
below:-THE VERY NAME OF CHRISTMAS MEANS ALL THAT'S MERRY, SWEET AND GAY, AND MAY IT BRING THE VERY THING YOU LONG FOR MOST THIS HAPPY DAY.
same image & title used on Postcards 906 & 680 LITTLE HOLLANDER or LITTLE HOLLANDERS
used in 1910

Artist
G.E. SHEPHEARD
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
8.8 x 12.5 cm.
Categories
GREETING in gilt above seascape with row-boat & sailing ships, A BRIGHT MORNING
KGV England
GREETING in gilt above seascape with row-boat & sailing ships, A BRIGHT MORNING
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oblong cover & sheet secured bt ribbon, single folds
inside right top:-"MAY THE SEASON REFLECT BUT HAPPY DAYS TO COME."
below:--TO WISH YOU A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS. FROM
same image & title used on Postcard 6256 A BRIGHT MORNING
used in 1910

Artist
J. EAMAN
Size
7.5 x 11.2 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS below brown horse, two dogs, pink background
KGV England
GREETINGS below brown horse, two dogs, pink background
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oblong sheet, single sheet secured by ribbon, single folds
inside right top:-"GOOD LUCK AND HAPPINESS UPON YOU WAIT THIS MERRY SEASON".
below:--WITH HEARTY GOOD WISHES FOR A RIGHT HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
same image used on Postcards 9643 STABLE CHUMS, SERIES II.

Artist
C. REICHERT
Size
7.5 x 12 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS below, O! HONEY, MY HONEY, choir-master leads singing
KGV England
GREETINGS below, O! HONEY, MY HONEY, choir-master leads singing
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oblong cover & sheet secured by thread, single folds
inside right top:-TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
below:--EBBERY DAY-BREAK, SUNSHINE BRINGIN',MAY GOOD FORTUNE'S VOICE, A -SINGING', BE THE FIRST THOU HEAREST "FULL OB LOVE- ENUFF TO EAT YER! I'SE A COMIN' QUICK TO GREAT YER! LOOK OUT FOR ME, DEAREST!" FROM
same image & title used on Postcards 2723 & 2816 THE VILLAGE CHOIR

Artist
FRANCES BRUNDAGE
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS below thistles & tartan bow, top:-MAY GUID LUCK HIT YOU, AND MANG HER FAVOURITES ADMIT YOU.
KGV England
GREETINGS below thistles & tartan bow, top:-MAY GUID LUCK HIT YOU, AND MANG HER FAVOURITES ADMIT YOU.
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oblong cover & sheet secured bt thread, single fold
inside right top:-TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR
below:--A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU - SILES MAYT IT WEAR FOR YOU ALL THE WAY THROUGH! CARES WITH THE OLD YEAR FLEET, ONLY THINGS FAIR AND SWEET COME WITH THE NEW.
same image & title used on Postcard 9609 FOR AULD LANG SYNE

Author
BURNS
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS between 2 oblong insets of boys playing cricket
KGV England
GREETINGS between 2 oblong insets of boys playing cricket
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside missing

Size
12.2 x 7.6 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS in red below man carrying sticks on back walks front, church in background, chrysanthemums left
KGV England
GREETINGS in red below man carrying sticks on back walks front, church in background, chrysanthemums left
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folds, embossed
inside right top:-A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-THE TREES IN THE GARDEN ARE BARE, AND FROST-PRINTS ARE OVER THE PANE, YET HOPE SEEMS TO BREATHE ON THE AIR, FOR CHRISTMAS IS COMING AGAIN! AND OH, MAY THE PLEASURES TO BE PROVE DOUBLY DELIGHTFUL TO THEE.
same image used on Postcard 8693 CHRISTMAS POSTCARD

Artist
M. MORRIS
Author
F.G.W.
Size
9 x 11.3 cm.
Categories
HAPPINESS BE YOURS, snow scene, people walking in village street, WHITE WINTER
KGV England
HAPPINESS BE YOURS, snow scene, people walking in village street, WHITE WINTER
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside right :-WITH ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A BRIGHT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
same image & title used on Postcard 8342 WONDERFUL WHITE WINTER

Artist
VAN HIER (signature of Joachim Hiersch-Minerbi)
Size
8 x 11.2 cm.
Categories
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, H.M. THE KING LEAVING LISMORE CASTLE FOR A MOTOR DRIVE.
KGV England
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, H.M. THE KING LEAVING LISMORE CASTLE FOR A MOTOR DRIVE.
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oblong cover & sheet secured by thread, single folds
inside right top:-JOY FOR TO-DAY AND THE BEST OF CHEER, AND A RIGHT GOOD TIME IN THE COMING YEAR.
below:--WITH HEARTY GOOD WISHES FOR A RIGHT HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
same image & title used on Postcards 9017 CELEBRITIES OF THE MOTORING WORLD

Size
11.2 x 8.1 cm.
Categories
PEACE ON EARTH below Madonna seated in stable with Jesus on her lap adored by wise men & king
KGV England
PEACE ON EARTH below Madonna seated in stable with Jesus on her lap adored by wise men & king
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oblong cover & sheet secured by thread, single folds
inside right top:-TO WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:--AS WITH JOYOUS STEPS THEY SPED TO THAT LOWLY MANGER-BED; THERE TO BEND THE KNEE BEFORE HIM, WHOM HEAVEN AND EARTH ADORE; SO MAY WE, WITH WILLING FEET, EVER SEEK THY MERCY-SEAT
same image & title used on Postcard C 3704, same image different title, but signed C 350

Artist
B. PARSONS
Size
7.7 x 12.3 cm.
Categories
REMEMBRANCE in blue, multicoloured chrysanthemums in oblong inset
KGV England
REMEMBRANCE in blue, multicoloured chrysanthemums in oblong inset
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single folded
inside first right:- GREETINGS AND ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
second right:-CHRISTMAS, THE MERRY AND KINDLY IS DAWNING AGAIN ON THE EARTH -- HOW CHEERY AND SWEET ARE ITS PLEASURES, HOW SUNNY AND PEACEFUL ITS MIRTH. A SEASON 0F GLADNESS UNCLOUDED THIS CHRISTMASTIDE BRING TO YOUR HEART.
this design forms part of Postcard 8710 CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
7.4 x 12.9 cm.
Categories
REMEMBRANCE in blue, TEA TIME old woman sits using bellows, watching kettle on the fire
KGV England
REMEMBRANCE in blue, TEA TIME old woman sits using bellows, watching kettle on the fire
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside first right:-WITH ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM
second:-NOW CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN HAS BROUGHT ITS GLOWING TRAIN OF SOCIAL JOYS, BRIGHT HOPES, AND MEMORIES SWEET. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, WITH WISHES KIND AND TRUE, WHILE ONCE AGAIN WARM GREETINGS I REPEAT.
same image & title used on Postcards1539, 381 FIRELIGHT EFFECTS

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
10.8 x 7.8 cm.
Categories
SINCERE GOOD WISHES below oval seascape set in heavily designed brown & white frame
KGV England
SINCERE GOOD WISHES below oval seascape set in heavily designed brown & white frame
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oblong cover & sheet secured by thread, single folded
inside right top:-A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU
below:-FAR OVER THE STORM-WORN SEA OF TIME THE BONNY NEW YEAR IS SAILING, AN ARGOSY BORNE FROM CLIME TO CLIME, WITH TREASURES AND GIFTS UNFAILING BRIGHT MAY IT OPEN BRINGING TO YOU....ALL THE GRACE OF THE OLDEN FROM
image used on Postcards 9633 WAVES, LIKE MOUNTAINS, SURGING SEAS

Artist
H.B. WIMBUSH
Size
11.2 x 8.5 cm.
Categories
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, group of riders have jumped a hedge
KGV England
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, group of riders have jumped a hedge
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside right top:-"GOOD LUCK, GOOD SPORT AND A MERRY SEASON"
below:--WITH HEARTY GOOD WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
same image & title used on Postcards 9118 STEEPLECHASING A GALLOP ACROSS THE FLAT

Size
11 x 8.3 cm.
Categories
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, man with horse & cart walk forward, snow scene, pansies left
KGV England
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, man with horse & cart walk forward, snow scene, pansies left
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oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside right top:-A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-MAY YOU HAVE THIS CHRISTMAS DAY THE VERY BEST THAT'S GOING,OF CHRISTMAS FUN, MAY PLEASURE FILL YOUR HEART TO OVERFLOWING; AND MAY YOU HAVE A GOODLY SHARE OF SEASONABLE CHRISTMAS FARE
same image & title come with different greetings inside & image also used on Postcards 8301 CHRISTMAS & 8693 CHRISTMAS

Artist
M. MORRIS
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, man with horse & cart walk forward, snow scene, pansies left
KGV England
SINCERE GOOD WISHES in red, man with horse & cart walk forward, snow scene, pansies left
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside right :-KIND REMEMBRANCE AND EVERY GOOD WISH FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS
same image & title come with different greetings inside & image also used on Postcards 8301 CHRISTMAS & 8693 CHRISTMAS

Artist
M. MORRIS
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
THE FARMYARD IN WINTER,three horses, one eats from manger in snow
KGV England
THE FARMYARD IN WINTER,three horses, one eats from manger in snow
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside first right :-WITH ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS
second:--NOW CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN HAS BROUGHT ITS GLOWING TRAIN OF SOCIAL JOYS, BRIGHT HOPES, AND MEMORIES SWEET. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, WITH WISHES KIND AND TRUE, WHILE ONCE AGAIN WARM GREETINGS I REPEAT.
image & title used on Postcards 3 & 9028, BEAUTIFUL WHITE WINTER, SERIES 3
used in 1908

Artist
HARRY PAYNE
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11 x 8.3 cm.
Categories
TO GREET YOU in green below BY THE GARDEN GATE couple in old style dress by gate, horse & dog in road greet each other
KGV England
TO GREET YOU in green below BY THE GARDEN GATE couple in old style dress by gate, horse & dog in road greet each other
Item Comment

oblong cover & sheet secured by ribbon, single fold
inside right top:-"NO THORNS ALONG THY PATH SHALL LIE, BUT ALL BE SUNSHINE, PEACE AND LOVE"
below:--SINCERE GOOD WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS. FROM

Author
MOORE
Size
10.8 x 8.2 cm.
Categories
TO GREET YOU in red below dutch child caricatures under green umbrella FOR THE RAIN IT RAINETH EVERY DAY
KGV England
TO GREET YOU in red below dutch child caricatures under green umbrella FOR THE RAIN IT RAINETH EVERY DAY
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oblong sheet, single fold
inside right top:-MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.
below:--ALL LOVING WISHES, FROM MY HEART I SEND YOU WITH THIS GREETING; MAY CHRISTMAS DAY BE GLAD AND GAY, WITH MANY A MERRY MEETING.
same image & title used on Postcards 906 & 680 LITTLE HOLLANDER or LITTLE HOLLANDERS
used in 1910

Artist
G.E. SHEPHEARD
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11 x 8.7 cm.
Categories